WAEC Agricultural Science 2012 Question 28

Question 28

Processing and Storage of Farm Produce

Which of the following statements is/are correct? Yams stored in barns should be inspected at least once a week to
I. remove rotten tubers.
II. remove sprouts from the tubers.
III. prevent mouldiness in the tubers.

  1. A.I only
  2. B.II only
  3. C.III only
  4. D.I, II and III
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (I, II and III)

Explanation

Regular checks remove rotting tubers and sprouts and stop mould spreading.